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Laughton Dealt: Kings Acquire Forward for Draft Pick
7 Mar
Summary
- Scott Laughton was traded to Los Angeles on Friday for a conditional pick.
- He recorded 12 points in 43 games for Toronto this season.
- Laughton can become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Scott Laughton was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Los Angeles Kings on Friday. The trade involved a conditional third-round selection for the 2026 NHL Draft, which could upgrade to a second-round pick if Los Angeles qualifies for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Laughton contributed 12 points, including eight goals and four assists, in 43 games for the Maple Leafs during this season. The 31-year-old forward is completing a five-year contract and is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. He was originally selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft.
The Kings, currently sixth in the Pacific Division, are three points behind the Seattle Kraken for a wild card spot. The Maple Leafs, seventh in the Atlantic Division, trail the Boston Bruins by eight points for the final wild card position.
